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DAP 823K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,998 mi
Last recorded42,998 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAP 823K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/f upper axle end arm

Fail 16 Aug 2013 42,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/f upper axle end arm

Pass 14 May 2012 42,281 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,761 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 40,649 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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DAP 823K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DAP 823K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DAP 823K registered?

DAP 823K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is DAP 823K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAP 823K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DAP 823K have outstanding finance?

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